Gun safety advocates and organizations on Sunday quickly applauded the anti-gun violence framework announced by a bipartisan group of senators — but some called for further action.
David Hogg speaks during March for Our Lives in Washington, June 11, 2022.Gun safety advocates and organizations on Sunday quickly applauded the anti-gun violence framework announced by a bipartisan group of senators -- but some called for further action.that would increase investments in mental health services and fund school safety resources as well as expand the federal background check system.
However, the deal released Sunday reflected how narrowly Democrats control Congress, in that it mixed modest new gun restrictions -- rather than the broader bans favored by the party -- with other provisions in order to earn a filibuster-proof amount of Republican votes., "Eleven years ago, a bullet changed my life forever. Six of my constituents were killed, several more injured. And Congress has failed to get anything done since.
"But today, our country takes an important step forward with the announcement of a bipartisan framework on gun safety. This bipartisan agreement on gun safety could be the first time in 30 years that Congress takes major action on gun safety."Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords poses for picture at a memorial on the National Mall to remember victims of gun violence where members of Congress spoke to call for action on gun safety legislation in Washington, June 7, 2022.
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